Samantha Hollis
McDonough
Summary
Friendly and energetic Teacher with 20 years in early childhood education, and Cooking for 2 years. Motivated to help children develop social, emotional and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. I love building a strong relationships with my parents and students.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook/Teacher
Lakedow Learning Academy
01.2022 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared and served food to the children.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Lead Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
05.2017 - Current
- Chose optimum curriculum for my class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
- Bus driver, change diaper, feeding,
- Observed and recorded to improvements and increase children's interest.
Lead Teacher
Bright Start Child Care & Preschool
03.2016 - 04.2017
- Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences and direct personal communication.
- Assessed babies and toddlers against established early childhood developmental milestones, preparing regular progress reports for each child.
Lead Teacher
St. Anne’s Early Learning
04.2011 - 03.2016
- Offered age-appropriate, fun and educational activities for children ranging in age from six weeks to sixth grade.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
Education
Nursing
South Western Christian
Terrell, TX1999
High School Diploma -
Thornwood High School
South Holland, IL1997
Skills
- Teaching
- Lesson Planning
- Recordkeeping
- Childcare needs
- Team Building
- Team Leadership
- Training and Development
Certification
CDA, First Aide, CPR, Food handler
Timeline
Cook/Teacher
Lakedow Learning Academy
01.2022 - Current
Lead Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
05.2017 - Current
Lead Teacher
Bright Start Child Care & Preschool
03.2016 - 04.2017
Lead Teacher
St. Anne’s Early Learning
04.2011 - 03.2016
Nursing
South Western Christian
High School Diploma -
Thornwood High School
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